Fin Taylor
English stand-up comedian
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Fin Taylor is an English stand-up comedian and podcaster.
University of Bristol
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| Education | Abingdon School University of Bristol |
| Occupation | Comedian |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Website | fintaylor |
Early life
Taylor attended Abingdon School[1], an independent boarding school in Oxfordshire, where he first developed an interest in performance and comedy. Following his secondary education, he went on to study at the University of Bristol, while there he became more and increasingly involved in the university’s comedy and performing arts scenes. Taylor's father was a member of jazz vocal harmony group Harvey and the Wallbangers.[citation needed] Taylor's father, Jeremy Taylor, was also a teacher at Abingdon School. [2]
Career
Taylor began gigging in 2008.[3] He first took a solo show to the Edinburgh Fringe in 2014.[4] His three shows in successive years, Whitey McWhiteface, Lefty Tighty Righty Loosey, and When Harassy Met Sally,[5] led The Scotsman to call him "one of the most discussed, and critically lauded comedian of recent Edinburgh Fringes".[6] His comedic style is often described as "provocative" and antagonistic, though he has earned praise for his ability to "be both edgy and woke within the same joke."[7][8]
He has made several appearances on BBC panel show Have I Got News for You,[9] where his provocative comedic style caused controversy following jokes about Jeremy Corbyn and bombing[clarification needed] the Glastonbury festival.[10] In September 2022, he appeared on the American NFL show Good Morning Football.[11]
Since 2024, Taylor has co-hosted a history podcast with British comedian, writer and filmmaker Horatio Gould, called Fin vs History.[12]
